A&E data for September 2026, published 8 October 2026 · Diagnostics (DM01) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026 · Referral to treatment (RTT) data for August 2026, published 8 October 2026
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust waiting times
Latest NHS England figures for A&E, diagnostic tests and planned treatment at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in the East of England region.
A&E
In September 2026, 79.8% of the 21,729 people attending A&E at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours. That is 5.4 points above the England average of 74.4% and 5.8 points above the East of England average of 74.0%. It ranks 17 of 120 trusts with a major A&E in England and 3 of 13 in East of England (1 = highest share within 4 hours). At the main emergency department (type 1), 68.0% spent 4 hours or less, against 60.6% across England. 2,331 patients were admitted as emergencies through A&E, and 287 waited more than 12 hours from the decision to admit them to being admitted.
Over the last 13 months the 4-hour figure has ranged from 78.5% (June 2026) to 83.8% (April 2026); it is down 0.6 points since September 2025.
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals: % within 4 hours of arrival England
Month by month
| Month | Within 4 hours | Attendances | 12-hour waits (decision to admit) | England within 4 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 79.8% | 21,729 | 287 | 74.4% |
| August 2026 | 82.1% | 21,959 | 138 | 75.0% |
| July 2026 | 82.2% | 22,269 | 186 | 75.4% |
| June 2026 | 78.5% | 21,477 | 319 | 75.0% |
| May 2026 | 81.5% | 21,885 | 270 | 75.7% |
| April 2026 | 83.8% | 20,941 | 142 | 76.9% |
| March 2026 | 83.0% | 21,363 | 261 | 77.1% |
| February 2026 | 80.5% | 18,633 | 410 | 74.1% |
| January 2026 | 78.6% | 19,875 | 555 | 72.5% |
| December 2025 | 80.9% | 20,753 | 257 | 73.8% |
| November 2025 | 80.5% | 19,687 | 236 | 74.2% |
| October 2025 | 80.0% | 20,612 | 215 | 74.2% |
| September 2025 | 80.4% | 20,057 | 145 | 75.1% |
Diagnostic tests
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting under 6 weeks | Waiting 13+ weeks | England under 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 4,184 | 87.5% | 190 | 78.0% |
| CT | 1,671 | 95.2% | 3 | 88.8% |
| Ultrasound | 4,733 | 78.4% | 12 | 78.3% |
| Endoscopy | 2,004 | 69.2% | 207 | 69.6% |
MRI: % waiting under 6 weeks England
CT: % waiting under 6 weeks England
Ultrasound: % waiting under 6 weeks England
Endoscopy: % waiting under 6 weeks England
Planned treatment (referral to treatment)
At the end of August 2026, 66,059 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Half had waited less than 13.2 weeks (England: 12.2 weeks) and 63.5% had waited under 18 weeks, 1.7 points below the England figure of 65.2%. The NHS constitution standard is 92% within 18 weeks.
| Specialty | Waiting | Median weeks | Under 18 weeks | Over 52 weeks | England median weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma and Orthopaedic | 8,469 | 18.6 | 48.2% | 819 | 13.9 |
| Other - Medicals | 6,275 | 12.3 | 66.8% | 7 | 10.7 |
| Ophthalmology | 5,853 | 12.5 | 68.8% | 45 | 10.4 |
| Gynaecology | 5,456 | 15.2 | 55.6% | 357 | 14.2 |
| Other - Paediatrics | 5,190 | 14.0 | 61.4% | 49 | 12.3 |
| Ear Nose and Throat | 4,902 | 13.0 | 66.8% | 102 | 15.4 |
| Urology | 4,524 | 14.7 | 58.3% | 152 | 12.2 |
| General Surgery | 4,410 | 13.8 | 60.6% | 100 | 12.8 |
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals: median RTT wait (weeks) England
Other trusts in East of England
| Trust | A&E within 4 hours | MRI under 6 weeks | RTT median weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust | 87.2% | 96.1% | 12.0 |
| West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust | 81.7% | 92.8% | 12.3 |
| The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust | 77.6% | 88.6% | 12.3 |
| East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust | 75.7% | 68.4% | 13.5 |
| Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 74.5% | 66.6% | 14.4 |
| East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust | 72.4% | 72.6% | 12.1 |
| Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | 70.2% | 92.9% | 14.4 |
| Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust | 69.6% | 68.9% | 17.8 |
| Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 68.5% | 69.1% | 11.7 |
| North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust | 66.8% | 65.0% | 13.9 |
| James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | 66.0% | 43.6% | 13.6 |
| The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, NHS Foundation Trust | 64.8% | 82.8% | 12.0 |
Frequently asked questions
What are A&E waiting times like at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
In September 2026, 79.8% of A&E attendances were admitted, transferred or discharged within 4 hours, against 74.4% across England and the 95% standard.
How long is the waiting list at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
66,059 people were waiting to start consultant-led treatment at the end of August 2026, with a median wait of 13.2 weeks. 1,803 had waited over a year.
How long is the MRI scan wait at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
87.5% of the 4,184 people on the MRI scan waiting list had waited under 6 weeks at the end of August 2026.
How often are these figures updated?
NHS England publishes A&E, diagnostics (DM01) and referral to treatment (RTT) statistics every month, usually on the second Thursday. A&E figures cover the previous month; diagnostics and RTT figures are a month further behind. This site refreshes when new files are published.